Overview

About this Program

You’ll take a sequence of courses in music theory, progressing from a basic introduction to melody and modal counterpoint through more complex studies in diatonic modulation, advanced chromatic harmony and atonality.

In the final theory course you’ll write exercises modeled on works by composers such as Wagner, Debussy, Schoenberg and Stravinsky.

The Music Theory Certificate program at Temple University provides you with a strong foundation for further academic and performanced-based work.

The Boyer College of Music and Dance is accredited by the:

American Music Therapy Association,
National Association of Schools of Music,
National Association of Schools of Dance and
Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Programme Structure

Topics in this program include:

Composition, performance and research
Music theory
Melody and modal counterpoint
Diatonic modulation
Advanced chromatic harmony
Atonality

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

To be accepted into a certificate program, students must be in good academic standing and have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37752 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37752 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21504 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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